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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
- Cones
- Goal
- Soccer balls
Setup
- Area: 15x15 yard square starting at the edge of the 18-yard box
- Goals: One standard goal on the goal line facing the square
- Group: 3 red outfield players - one at each of the two far markers of the square and one in the centre of the square, each starting with a ball
- Group GK: 1 yellow goalkeeper positioned on the goal line facing the square
- Equipment: Cones marking the corners of the 15x15 yard square and additional marker cones inside the penalty area no wider than the goal width, one soccer ball per player
Instructions
- Player passes to the middle player for a one-two exchange.
- Receiving player aims to shoot within two touches.
- The player at the opposite marker runs in for potential rebounds.
- Rotate player roles after each attempt.
Coaching Points
- Maintain forward body weight, balanced on balls of feet.
- Use effective shooting technique.
- Communicate clearly with teammates.
- Adopt a wide stance in 1v1 situations.
- Make quick decisions on action.
- Stay alert and expect the shot.
- Cover angles effectively.
- Be confident and quick to react.
- Analyze approach by angle and distance.
- Glide into ready positions efficiently.
- Focus on the flight and pace of the ball.
- Execute timely collection of the shot.
- Stay light on feet for better movement.
- Remain focused and organized.
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Reduce the time allowed for shooting.
2. Increase the number of players making runs for rebounds.
3. Add a defender to pressure the shooting player.
Make it easier:
1. Allow more touches before shooting.
2. Use a larger goal to increase scoring chances.
3. Remove the pressure of the incoming runner focusing only on the shot.
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